The Outsiders Flashcards
Why does Johnny think that Dally is a hero?
Johnny thinks Dally is a hero because he stood up for people. This is most seen in chapter 5 when Dally stood up for two-bit even though Dally did not commit a crime.
Why are the Socs and Greasers going to have a rumble?
Because Johnny killed Bob, Bob had many Soc friends that wanted revenge on the Greasers.
How does this affect the greasers? (the rumble)
It affected the Greasers because now, they can’t walk alone by themselves. If they do, they have to carry a weapon just in case.
Why doesn’t Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
Because Dally thinks that Johnny is not tough enough for jail
Why does Johnny insist on confessing?
Because it’s the right thing to do, he could be left off easily, and he does not want to stay in this position forever.
What happens at the church? List the five events in the order they occur.
- Johnny and Ponyboy smoke in the church
- The church sets on fire
- Children are screaming and panicking inside the church
- Johnny and Ponyboy rescue some of the kids
- Dally joins and they save all of the kids heroically.
What does Ponyboy realize about Darry at the end of chapter 6?
Ponyboy realizes that Darry loves and cares about Ponyboy just as much as someone like Soda does.
How does Hinton use humor during the church fire?
when she states that the kid bit Ponyboy while trying to save him
Why do you think she does this? (Humor)
to brighten the darkened mood
“I saw Johnny’s cigarette glowing in the dark and wondered vaguely what it was like inside a burning ember . . . ” foreshadows…
the burning church
imploringly
to beg someone to do something
sullenly
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
eluded
to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of
vital
absolutely necessary or important; essential
indignant
feeling or showing annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
